Latest Environmental Approval News

VRX Limited advances its Arrowsmith and North silica sand projects with a positive EPA assessment and non-binding offtake agreements totaling 440,000 tonnes annually across Asia. Despite an ongoing appeal, the company is progressing toward final approvals and project financing.

Piche Resources has extended its Cerro Chacon gold-silver mineralised corridor to 14km and identified multiple high-grade uranium zones at Sierra Cuadrada, setting the stage for an 8,000m drilling campaign in 2Q 2025.

Agrimin Limited has received key environmental approval for its Mackay Potash Project while initiating a strategic review in response to sector challenges, alongside notable leadership changes.

Altamin Limited reports steady progress on its Lazio and Gorno projects, with positive testwork confirming the feasibility of sulphate of potash, lithium carbonate, and boron recovery from geothermal brines. The company moves closer to pre-feasibility studies and environmental approvals amid a tight cash position.

De Grey Mining Ltd proposes a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Northern Star Resources Ltd, offering a 37.1% premium and resulting in a 20% stake for De Grey shareholders in the merged group. The scheme booklet, including an Independent Expert's Report by KPMG, concludes the scheme is fair and reasonable and in the best interests of De Grey shareholders, subject to no superior proposal.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

Evion Group NL has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement issue of over 219 million New Options to raise approximately $659,000. The capital will support key development and feasibility initiatives in Madagascar and India, underscoring the company's strategic growth ambitions amid inherent investment risks.

Power Minerals has completed its initial diamond drilling phase at the Niobio Project in Brazil, intersecting pegmatites in all 10 holes with some exceeding 30 metres in thickness. Assay results expected in coming months will guide the next exploration steps.

Invictus Energy has secured Environmental and Social Impact Assessment approval for pilot gas production at its Cabora Bassa Project, unlocking the path to commercial gas extraction and power generation in Zimbabwe.

Tivan Limited has accelerated development of its Sandover Fluorite Project in the Northern Territory, unveiling ultra high-grade assay results and a detailed exploration and approvals program targeting drilling in late 2025.

Cavalier Resources has completed and submitted all necessary mining approvals for the Crawford Gold Project, moving decisively toward production amid strong gold prices and ongoing funding talks.

South32 reported a robust US$360 million net profit for H1 FY25, driven by strong commodity prices and operational execution, while investing heavily in growth projects like Hermosa and returning US$169 million to shareholders.